How Bucks Get Whiffs of Us
There are too many variables with wind and terrain to explore here, but if you apply these general rules to your woods you’ll see the places where, though they might have a lot of sign, the winds aren’t stable enough to hunt.
Climb High, Get Loud and Move
Elk activity in September can be broken into three periods. To hit pay dirt, know which one you’re hunting.
Big Buck Or Bust
As we head for the whitetail woods, the author shares the lessons he learned from a four-year quest for one specific buck.
Deer Stand Burnout: Can You Avoid It?
While we know to hunt our treestands with discretion, knowing how much is too much is the key. Before we blow our cover, research sheds light in time for fall.
Elk Calling in the 21st Century
Real “experts” don’t let commonly held dogmas corral them. They’re out-of-the-box thinkers. They understand and utilize commonly held solutions, but they also know how and when to break these rules.
Searching for an Oregon Ghost
Prowling our 33rd state proves the secretive blacktail is a hard-earned trophy.
Know-How: Five Elk-Calling Don’ts
Sometimes calling elk is about knowing what not to do.
Footwork: When to Walk and When to Run for Elk
Elk hunting is a lot like life. You need to realize when to run and when to walk to seize an opportunity.
Field Test: FLIR ThermoSight Pro Series PTS536 and PTS736
Field Editor Brian McCombie puts the latest forward-looking infrared sights to the test.
Hot Weather Elk Tactics
Nothing kills daytime elk activity like hot weather. But if you use the right tactics, a heat wave can be a fiery time to bag a bull.
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